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X47 AAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,357 mi
Last recorded172,357 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 172,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 164,562 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 161,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,021 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 144,077 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 122,896 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 106,136 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 106,136 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X47 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X47 AAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X47 AAY registered?

X47 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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